Salary Guide · India 2026
Global online marketplace connecting travelers with short-term lodging and experience hosts; the India office is a tech/ops hub, not a separate product line. Salary ranges below are sourced primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹47.2L – ₹87.7Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 23 roles at Airbnb, from Software Engineer to Customer Success Manager — see all below.
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What Software Engineers actually earn at Airbnb in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior Software Engineer band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹75L – ₹130L LPA across 21 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Airbnb's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹31.1L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33.8L – ₹64.2L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60.8L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior Product Manager band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹70L – ₹176L LPA across 13 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for Data Scientists at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior Data Scientist band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹54L – ₹171L LPA across 8 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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What Data Analysts actually earn at Airbnb in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior Data Analyst band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹46L – ₹85L LPA across 3 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for Data Engineers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for ML Engineers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior ML Engineer band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹78L – ₹233L LPA across 10 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What UX Designers actually earn at Airbnb in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior UX Designer band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹46L – ₹116L LPA across 9 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for Design Engineers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.1L – ₹11.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹20.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for Frontend Developers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for Backend Developers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Airbnb's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The senior DevOps / SRE band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹62L – ₹186L LPA across 8 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for Cloud Engineers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Airbnb's pay bands for Cybersecuritys in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Airbnb's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹12.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.2L – ₹23.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Program Managers actually earn at Airbnb in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹31.1L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33.8L – ₹64.2L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60.8L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.6L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹128.2L – ₹232.8L | RSU₹12.3L – ₹32.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
How this compares
The executive Program Manager band above sits against a Global Tech (FAANG+) peer median of ₹116L – ₹279L LPA across 12 other Global Tech (FAANG+) companies we track.
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Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹16.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹29.7L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27L – ₹50.6L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.1L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹14.9L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹32.4L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹63.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Airbnb's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹12.8L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹22.3L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.2L – ₹40.5L | RSU |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹16.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹32.4L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹58.8L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Airbnb's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What Operations Managers actually earn at Airbnb in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Customer Success Managers at Airbnb India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.1L – ₹11.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹20.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Salary bands here reflect total CTC drawn from reported offers (primarily AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check), supplemented by company disclosures where available — not a single data point. See our methodology for how we source and label pay data. Spot a figure that looks off? Email .
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